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name: Imposter
move 1: Whirlwind
move 2: Lunar Dance / Parting Shot
move 3: Spikes
move 4: Wish / Recover
item: Eviolite / Choice Scarf
ability: Imposter
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Imposter Chansey is one of the most effective utility Pokemon due to its ability to scout the opponent's sets in a metagame where every move is a possibility. Instantly copying the opponent's typing, stats, boosts, and movepool while retaining its massive 250 base HP and the defensive boost from Eviolite forces the opponent to face a much bulkier version of the set they built themselves. Scouting is Chansey's main utility, as this can help the player identify weaknesses in the opponent's team and potentially use their own strategy against them. Eviolite is generally the preferred item to give Chansey truly titanic bulk and retain the ability to switch moves, but Choice Scarf is another option to avoid Speed ties; this is especially important against offensive sweepers with Shell Smash, Spore, or Dark Void, as Chansey may not be able to recover from losing the Speed tie. Chansey's own moveset comes into play when it is switched in on a Pokemon behind a Substitute, with Illusion active, or that is an already-transformed Imposter user. Whirlwind forces the opposing Pokemon out, potentially disrupting a Substitute + Baton Pass user's support. Lunar Dance is a great option to retain momentum when Chansey is weakened, as Chansey excels on offensive teams that don't mind sacrificing Chansey to heal a severely damaged offensive teammate. Parting Shot allows Chansey to retain momentum while also weakening offensive opponents switching into Chansey. Spikes allows Chansey to set entry hazards when Chansey has a free turn; it also synergizes well with teammates running Stealth Rock. Wish takes advantage of Chansey's titanic HP to nearly fully heal teammates; alternatively, (comma) Recover is a strong option on Eviolite sets for more reliable recovery, as Chansey is prone to getting worn down by boosted threats.
Due to its amazing utility in checking opposing sweepers, Imposter Chansey fits on nearly every team, though it excels on offense in particular. However, it requires some support to effectively scout and make progress. First, in order to switch in without risking being trapped and eliminated, Chansey requires teammates that can bring it in with a slow pivoting move such as Baton Pass Wonder Guard Mega Audino, Blissey, and Escavalier. Additionally, because Chansey's main utility activates on switch, Defog support from a teammate allows it to more easily come in and out without getting worn down by entry hazards; as such, Wonder Guard users that often carry Defog like Arceus and Primal Kyogre are good partners for Chansey. Chansey also requires a teammate that can switch into Knock Off, as it is heavily reliant on its item. Wonder Guard Pokemon that are not weak to Dark and work well on offensive teams, like Xerneas and Wonder Guard Gyarados, can easily switch into Knock Off for Chansey. Finally, -ate Speed users like Pixilate Mega Diancie and Refrigerate Kyurem-B excel at defeating sweepers that Imposter-proof themselves against Chansey like Mold Breaker Mega Gengar.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Blissey is an option over Chansey for sets that forgo Eviolite, but revealing that your Imposter user is running an item other than Eviolite, like Choice Scarf, generally is not worth the slight increase in HP. Shed Shell allows Chansey to escape traps that utilize Shadow Tag or trapping moves like Thousand Waves. In order to have a greater chance of beating an Imposter-proofed sweeper, which usually rely on Judgement, Chansey can run a Plate. Iron Plate allows it to beat Wonder Guard Xerneas, Spooky Plate counters Mold Breaker Mega Gengar, and Pixie Plate provides Fairy Judgment against Mold Breaker Mega Diancie.
Checks and Counters
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**Imposter-proofed Sweepers**: Some sweepers, like Mega Gengar, Mega Diancie, Arceus, and Dialga, may run sets that can't be effectively copied by Chansey, allowing for safe setup Judgement is a common Imposter-proofing move, as it requires a Plate to change type, and can be used to prevent Chansey from checking the sweeper. Additionally, sweepers behind a Substitute, typically through Substitute + Baton Pass support, prevents Imposter from activating and are problematic if Chansey is the only revenge killer on its team.
**Imposter-proofed Utility**: Some utility Pokemon aim to trap and eliminate Chansey with Shadow Tag, such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Mewtwo X. However, Choice Scarf Chansey that has already copied a boosted Shell Smash sweeper will usually outspeed said Shadow Tag users , making counterplay through trapping shaky at best.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[berry, 226455]]
- Quality checked by: [[BahamutLagoon, 506113], [Mbouchon, 515077]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
move 1: Whirlwind
move 2: Lunar Dance / Parting Shot
move 3: Spikes
move 4: Wish / Recover
item: Eviolite / Choice Scarf
ability: Imposter
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Imposter Chansey is one of the most effective utility Pokemon due to its ability to scout the opponent's sets in a metagame where every move is a possibility. Instantly copying the opponent's typing, stats, boosts, and movepool while retaining its massive 250 base HP and the defensive boost from Eviolite forces the opponent to face a much bulkier version of the set they built themselves. Scouting is Chansey's main utility, as this can help the player identify weaknesses in the opponent's team and potentially use their own strategy against them. Eviolite is generally the preferred item to give Chansey truly titanic bulk and retain the ability to switch moves, but Choice Scarf is another option to avoid Speed ties; this is especially important against offensive sweepers with Shell Smash, Spore, or Dark Void, as Chansey may not be able to recover from losing the Speed tie. Chansey's own moveset comes into play when it is switched in on a Pokemon behind a Substitute, with Illusion active, or that is an already-transformed Imposter user. Whirlwind forces the opposing Pokemon out, potentially disrupting a Substitute + Baton Pass user's support. Lunar Dance is a great option to retain momentum when Chansey is weakened, as Chansey excels on offensive teams that don't mind sacrificing Chansey to heal a severely damaged offensive teammate. Parting Shot allows Chansey to retain momentum while also weakening offensive opponents switching into Chansey. Spikes allows Chansey to set entry hazards when Chansey has a free turn; it also synergizes well with teammates running Stealth Rock. Wish takes advantage of Chansey's titanic HP to nearly fully heal teammates; alternatively, (comma) Recover is a strong option on Eviolite sets for more reliable recovery, as Chansey is prone to getting worn down by boosted threats.
Due to its amazing utility in checking opposing sweepers, Imposter Chansey fits on nearly every team, though it excels on offense in particular. However, it requires some support to effectively scout and make progress. First, in order to switch in without risking being trapped and eliminated, Chansey requires teammates that can bring it in with a slow pivoting move such as Baton Pass Wonder Guard Mega Audino, Blissey, and Escavalier. Additionally, because Chansey's main utility activates on switch, Defog support from a teammate allows it to more easily come in and out without getting worn down by entry hazards; as such, Wonder Guard users that often carry Defog like Arceus and Primal Kyogre are good partners for Chansey. Chansey also requires a teammate that can switch into Knock Off, as it is heavily reliant on its item. Wonder Guard Pokemon that are not weak to Dark and work well on offensive teams, like Xerneas and Wonder Guard Gyarados, can easily switch into Knock Off for Chansey. Finally, -ate Speed users like Pixilate Mega Diancie and Refrigerate Kyurem-B excel at defeating sweepers that Imposter-proof themselves against Chansey like Mold Breaker Mega Gengar.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
==========
Blissey is an option over Chansey for sets that forgo Eviolite, but revealing that your Imposter user is running an item other than Eviolite, like Choice Scarf, generally is not worth the slight increase in HP. Shed Shell allows Chansey to escape traps that utilize Shadow Tag or trapping moves like Thousand Waves. In order to have a greater chance of beating an Imposter-proofed sweeper, which usually rely on Judgement, Chansey can run a Plate. Iron Plate allows it to beat Wonder Guard Xerneas, Spooky Plate counters Mold Breaker Mega Gengar, and Pixie Plate provides Fairy Judgment against Mold Breaker Mega Diancie.
Checks and Counters
==========
**Imposter-proofed Sweepers**: Some sweepers, like Mega Gengar, Mega Diancie, Arceus, and Dialga, may run sets that can't be effectively copied by Chansey, allowing for safe setup Judgement is a common Imposter-proofing move, as it requires a Plate to change type, and can be used to prevent Chansey from checking the sweeper. Additionally, sweepers behind a Substitute, typically through Substitute + Baton Pass support, prevents Imposter from activating and are problematic if Chansey is the only revenge killer on its team.
**Imposter-proofed Utility**: Some utility Pokemon aim to trap and eliminate Chansey with Shadow Tag, such as Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Mewtwo X. However, Choice Scarf Chansey that has already copied a boosted Shell Smash sweeper will usually outspeed said Shadow Tag users , making counterplay through trapping shaky at best.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[berry, 226455]]
- Quality checked by: [[BahamutLagoon, 506113], [Mbouchon, 515077]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
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